On the other hand, if you would like to garner ideas from the team, this calls for a brainstorming session. Starting with a problem statement will give participants a direction in generating ideas. When these sessions are executed well, they prove to be a powerful avenue for teams to solve difficulties, encourage creativity and foster new ideas, as well as improve existing ones.
Another important aspect of a successful meeting is to assign action items and ensure they are clear by the time the meeting ends. It’s not enough to have engaging discussions and brilliant ideas. There must be a plan to follow through with what was discussed during the meeting. One way to do this is to manage your time effectively (even if it means using a countdown timer) so that there is room to talk about a follow-up action plan.
Applying these strategies will not only lead to energising meetings; they will also highlight your strength as an effective team member in the workplace. With technology enabling virtual meet-ups and new ways of working, what types of meetings do you think can be dropped?